Master's in Music

The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is a leading Canadian institution known for its diverse academic programs, cutting-edge research, and commitment to inclusivity. With a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across multiple disciplines, the university offers a comprehensive educational experience. Its world-class research facilities and centers contribute to advancements in fields like agriculture, health sciences, and sustainability. The campus provides modern facilities and a vibrant community, promoting inclusivity and Indigenous engagement. Overall, the University of Saskatchewan prepares students for successful careers while fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Graduate degrees in music at the University of Saskatchewan are an opportunity for students to do intensive one-on-one study with experienced scholars and performing artists with particular specialties in piano, collaborative piano, voice, strings, brass, and woodwinds. Our conducting program centres on choral conducting or instrumental conducting depending on the goals of the student. Our musicology and theory programs focus primarily on 18th, 19th, and 20th century classical repertoire, though individual study paths may be possible in consultation with our graduate committee. For information about the Master of Music in Music Education, please go here. Each program culminates in a project, recital, or thesis, depending on the discipline and degree. Courses are carefully tailored to each student by the graduate committee to complement studies in the major areas. Generous graduate scholarships are available and are awarded on the basis of excellence and potential in the area of specialization. Teaching assistantships may be applied for and are awarded on the basis of proven competency in teaching. The Department of Music offers programs in music theory, conducting, and performance leading to a Master of Music (M.Mus.) and in musicology leading to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. Our Master of Music in Performance is available for performers in piano, collaborative piano, voice, strings, brass, or woodwinds. The conducting M.Mus. in Performance may be completed with an emphasis in choral conducting or wind band conducting. This program requires 24 credit units and is project-based, culminating in a final recital in the area of study. The M.Mus. program in music theory and the M.A. program in musicology require 15 credit units plus a thesis. Certain areas of concentration also include the successful completion of a comprehensive examination and a foreign language(s). The normal time for completion is two years, including a one-year residency. A meaningful graduate experience is enhanced by participating in professional activities. Toward that end, the University of Saskatchewan offers the annual Fine Arts Research Lecture Series in Music, providing a forum for the exchange of scholarly ideas through the presentation of scholarly research in formal papers and lecture recitals prepared by both members of the Department of Music and guests from the national and international scholarly community.